2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 43 38 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 595
2022 Non-supervisor 40 36 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 1165
2020 Supervisor 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 580
2020 Non-supervisor 41 37 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 1252
2019 Supervisor 50 36 5 6 3 0 0 86 8 512
2019 Non-supervisor 41 38 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 1278
2018 Supervisor 44 43 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 392
2018 Non-supervisor 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 981

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 45 31 11 9 4 0 0 77 13 595
2022 Non-supervisor 45 35 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 1160
2020 Supervisor 44 34 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 573
2020 Non-supervisor 43 34 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 1248
2019 Supervisor 47 33 6 9 5 0 0 80 13 514
2019 Non-supervisor 41 34 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 1276
2018 Supervisor 46 38 7 6 4 0 0 84 10 392
2018 Non-supervisor 36 35 12 10 6 0 0 71 17 979

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 595
2022 Non-supervisor 49 34 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 1160
2020 Supervisor 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 570
2020 Non-supervisor 52 32 10 4 1 0 0 84 5 1243
2019 Supervisor 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 507
2019 Non-supervisor 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 1269
2018 Supervisor 61 30 7 2 1 0 0 91 2 392
2018 Non-supervisor 48 37 9 3 3 0 0 84 6 972

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 46 37 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 595
2022 Non-supervisor 45 34 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 577
2020 Non-supervisor 48 34 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 1249
2019 Supervisor 54 31 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 516
2019 Non-supervisor 45 36 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 1276
2018 Supervisor 50 33 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 393
2018 Non-supervisor 39 40 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 977

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 34 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 595
2022 Non-supervisor 45 29 12 7 7 1 0 75 14 1165
2020 Supervisor 42 35 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 573
2020 Non-supervisor 50 30 11 6 3 1 0 81 9 1248
2019 Supervisor 48 32 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 513
2019 Non-supervisor 48 31 10 6 4 1 0 79 10 1277
2018 Supervisor 50 32 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 392
2018 Non-supervisor 46 28 14 7 4 1 0 75 12 973

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 36 13 11 4 0 0 71 15 595
2022 Non-supervisor 43 32 10 9 5 0 0 75 14 1165
2020 Supervisor 43 34 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 574
2020 Non-supervisor 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1245
2019 Supervisor 46 34 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 514
2019 Non-supervisor 46 33 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 1269
2018 Supervisor 50 32 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 393
2018 Non-supervisor 44 32 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 966

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 32 25 17 13 8 4 0 60 22 595
2022 Non-supervisor 34 25 16 11 8 5 1 63 20 1165
2020 Supervisor 35 26 19 11 6 2 1 63 18 578
2020 Non-supervisor 42 24 17 8 5 3 1 69 14 1249
2019 Supervisor 38 27 18 8 6 1 1 67 15 515
2019 Non-supervisor 39 24 17 10 6 3 1 66 17 1280
2018 Supervisor 39 27 15 12 5 1 1 68 17 396
2018 Non-supervisor 36 25 16 11 8 3 0 63 20 976
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 74 18 5 1 0 0 1 93 2 595
2022 Non-supervisor 58 24 8 2 2 1 4 87 4 1165
2020 Supervisor 76 18 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 578
2020 Non-supervisor 59 24 9 3 2 1 2 86 5 1250
2019 Supervisor 75 17 4 2 1 1 1 94 3 515
2019 Non-supervisor 57 23 11 4 3 1 2 82 7 1283

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 26 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 595
2022 Non-supervisor 60 24 7 5 3 1 1 85 8 1165
2020 Supervisor 59 26 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 579
2020 Non-supervisor 57 27 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 1251
2019 Supervisor 53 28 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 514
2019 Non-supervisor 52 28 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 1279
2018 Supervisor 53 29 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 391
2018 Non-supervisor 47 29 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 967

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 59 25 7 5 2 1 0 85 8 595
2022 Non-supervisor 63 22 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 64 24 4 4 3 0 1 88 7 580
2020 Non-supervisor 63 22 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1254
2019 Supervisor 57 25 6 7 4 0 0 82 11 512
2019 Non-supervisor 57 25 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 1281
2018 Supervisor 55 23 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 391
2018 Non-supervisor 50 27 11 6 6 1 0 77 12 969

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 36 36 12 7 3 5 0 76 11 595
2022 Non-supervisor 44 27 9 7 5 7 0 77 13 1160
2020 Supervisor 42 32 11 9 4 2 0 75 14 580
2020 Non-supervisor 47 29 9 5 3 7 0 82 8 1254
2019 Supervisor 36 39 9 8 5 3 0 77 14 507
2019 Non-supervisor 41 31 10 6 5 6 0 77 12 1282
2018 Supervisor 39 37 10 10 3 1 0 77 13 392
2018 Non-supervisor 32 35 13 8 5 7 0 72 14 982

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 29 38 14 13 6 1 0 68 19 595
2022 Non-supervisor 37 29 13 10 9 2 0 68 19 1165
2020 Supervisor 37 36 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 575
2020 Non-supervisor 43 34 10 7 4 2 0 79 11 1248
2019 Supervisor 36 38 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 506
2019 Non-supervisor 37 35 12 7 5 3 0 74 13 1279
2018 Supervisor 37 37 11 10 4 1 0 75 14 393
2018 Non-supervisor 31 35 14 10 6 3 0 69 17 981

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 19 36 16 19 8 2 0 56 27 595
2022 Non-supervisor 28 29 15 12 10 6 0 60 24 1165
2020 Supervisor 23 34 17 15 10 1 0 58 25 577
2020 Non-supervisor 32 34 14 11 5 4 0 69 17 1251
2019 Supervisor 23 40 12 16 8 1 0 64 24 508
2019 Non-supervisor 27 32 17 12 6 6 0 63 19 1279
2018 Supervisor 24 39 14 16 5 1 0 64 22 394
2018 Non-supervisor 21 35 16 14 8 6 0 60 23 979

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 36 14 20 10 0 0 56 29 595
2022 Non-supervisor 28 31 12 15 12 3 0 60 28 1165
2020 Supervisor 24 38 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 580
2020 Non-supervisor 30 33 16 12 5 3 0 66 18 1254
2019 Supervisor 24 38 15 15 8 1 0 62 23 508
2019 Non-supervisor 24 35 17 14 8 3 0 60 23 1282
2018 Supervisor 27 37 13 17 6 0 0 64 23 395
2018 Non-supervisor 20 35 16 17 10 2 0 56 28 982
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 32 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 595
2022 Non-supervisor 45 33 9 7 5 0 0 78 13 1165
2020 Supervisor 39 34 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 577
2020 Non-supervisor 42 35 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1253
2019 Supervisor 36 39 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 514
2019 Non-supervisor 39 34 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 1279
2018 Supervisor 35 41 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 393
2018 Non-supervisor 34 33 15 10 7 1 0 68 17 981

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 38 42 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 595
2022 Non-supervisor 39 40 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 1165
2020 Supervisor 36 44 8 9 3 0 0 79 12 568
2020 Non-supervisor 39 38 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 1249
2019 Supervisor 37 41 6 12 4 0 0 79 16 514
2019 Non-supervisor 33 38 11 13 5 0 0 70 19 1273
2018 Supervisor 36 39 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 393
2018 Non-supervisor 28 40 13 12 6 0 0 68 18 982

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 47 33 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 595
2022 Non-supervisor 54 27 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 1165
2020 Supervisor 52 28 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 580
2020 Non-supervisor 51 30 8 6 4 0 1 82 11 1247
2019 Supervisor 49 30 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 514
2019 Non-supervisor 47 27 12 7 5 1 1 75 13 1277
2018 Supervisor 47 31 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 391
2018 Non-supervisor 42 31 12 9 5 1 1 74 14 969

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 33 41 13 9 3 0 1 75 12 595
2022 Non-supervisor 35 35 14 10 5 0 1 71 15 1165
2020 Supervisor 34 38 14 10 3 0 1 73 13 575
2020 Non-supervisor 33 37 13 12 4 0 1 71 16 1250
2019 Supervisor 39 39 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 508
2019 Non-supervisor 30 39 13 12 4 1 2 70 16 1277
2018 Supervisor 34 42 10 10 2 0 1 77 13 393
2018 Non-supervisor 24 43 13 13 5 1 1 68 18 985

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 23 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 595
2022 Non-supervisor 62 19 8 4 4 2 2 84 8 1160
2020 Supervisor 57 22 12 5 3 1 1 80 8 579
2020 Non-supervisor 57 20 10 5 4 2 1 80 9 1246

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 25 42 15 10 6 2 0 69 16 595
2022 Non-supervisor 31 34 14 9 7 4 0 69 17 1165
2020 Supervisor 32 36 16 9 5 2 0 69 14 579
2020 Non-supervisor 32 34 15 9 6 4 0 68 16 1251
2019 Supervisor 32 38 12 9 6 2 0 72 16 511
2019 Non-supervisor 31 31 16 10 8 4 0 65 18 1274
2018 Supervisor 34 39 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 390
2018 Non-supervisor 27 32 14 13 9 4 0 62 23 980

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 28 16 6 6 1 3 71 12 595
2022 Non-supervisor 47 23 12 5 6 1 5 75 12 1165
2020 Supervisor 43 26 15 9 5 0 3 71 14 580
2020 Non-supervisor 52 20 14 6 5 1 3 75 11 1252
2019 Supervisor 47 25 14 6 4 0 2 74 11 515
2019 Non-supervisor 54 22 10 5 3 1 4 80 9 1274

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 55 20 13 5 3 2 3 78 8 595
2022 Non-supervisor 52 20 12 5 4 2 4 77 10 1165
2020 Supervisor 56 23 11 4 3 1 2 81 7 580
2020 Non-supervisor 51 22 14 7 4 1 2 75 11 1252
2019 Supervisor 64 20 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 509
2019 Non-supervisor 54 22 13 5 3 1 4 79 8 1273

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 74 9 5 3 2 2 6 89 5 595
2022 Non-supervisor 72 7 4 2 4 5 7 90 6 1165
2020 Supervisor 81 6 4 1 2 2 4 93 3 579
2020 Non-supervisor 77 7 4 2 2 3 3 91 5 1247
2019 Supervisor 83 6 3 2 2 2 2 93 4 510
2019 Non-supervisor 76 8 4 2 3 3 4 90 5 1271

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 77 6 5 1 2 1 9 92 3 595
2022 Non-supervisor 68 9 4 2 3 2 12 89 5 1165
2020 Supervisor 84 6 1 1 0 0 7 97 1 578
2020 Non-supervisor 75 8 5 1 2 1 7 92 3 1251
2019 Supervisor 87 2 1 1 1 0 7 97 2 512
2019 Non-supervisor 81 5 2 1 1 1 8 95 3 1269

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 26 35 10 14 11 2 2 64 26 595
2022 Non-supervisor 24 35 11 10 12 5 2 63 25 1165
2020 Supervisor 29 30 14 14 9 2 2 61 24 579
2020 Non-supervisor 27 29 14 14 10 4 3 59 25 1252
2019 Supervisor 29 33 14 12 8 2 2 64 22 514
2019 Non-supervisor 27 27 13 15 11 5 3 58 28 1282
2018 Supervisor 32 34 13 11 7 1 2 68 19 387
2018 Non-supervisor 23 27 16 15 15 3 1 53 31 977

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 595
2022 Non-supervisor 42 35 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 1160
2020 Supervisor 49 36 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 575
2020 Non-supervisor 41 36 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1252
2019 Supervisor 51 34 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 512
2019 Non-supervisor 37 37 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 1267
2018 Supervisor 51 36 4 6 2 0 0 87 9 390
2018 Non-supervisor 33 39 12 10 6 1 0 73 16 974

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 595
2022 Non-supervisor 48 32 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1160
2020 Supervisor 52 30 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 576
2020 Non-supervisor 45 33 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1253
2019 Supervisor 51 31 10 7 2 0 0 82 8 512
2019 Non-supervisor 43 31 14 6 5 0 0 74 11 1275
2018 Supervisor 53 31 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 391
2018 Non-supervisor 38 36 12 8 5 1 0 74 14 971

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 44 34 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 595
2022 Non-supervisor 47 33 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1160
2020 Supervisor 39 39 9 10 2 0 1 78 13 578
2020 Non-supervisor 41 37 10 8 3 0 0 79 12 1246
2019 Supervisor 41 41 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 505
2019 Non-supervisor 40 36 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 1260
2018 Supervisor 45 37 7 9 3 0 0 82 12 389
2018 Non-supervisor 35 37 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 977

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 33 44 11 8 3 2 0 78 11 595
2022 Non-supervisor 29 41 12 8 5 4 0 73 14 1165
2020 Supervisor 36 46 8 6 2 2 0 84 8 577
2020 Non-supervisor 31 41 14 7 3 3 0 75 10 1252
2019 Supervisor 36 45 10 6 3 1 0 82 8 511
2019 Non-supervisor 28 41 17 7 4 3 0 71 11 1279
2018 Supervisor 40 41 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 392
2018 Non-supervisor 26 38 18 8 5 4 0 67 14 981

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 38 34 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 595
2022 Non-supervisor 52 28 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 1165
2020 Supervisor 35 31 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 578
2020 Non-supervisor 51 29 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 1247
2019 Supervisor 46 33 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 512
2019 Non-supervisor 53 28 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1275
2018 Supervisor 42 35 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 396
2018 Non-supervisor 49 31 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 983

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 31 22 19 13 0 0 46 32 595
2022 Non-supervisor 39 35 16 6 2 0 0 75 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 10 24 23 23 20 0 0 34 43 575
2020 Non-supervisor 36 32 20 7 5 0 0 68 12 1246
2019 Supervisor 15 31 25 16 13 0 0 45 29 512
2019 Non-supervisor 39 31 19 7 3 0 0 70 10 1276
2018 Supervisor 13 28 23 22 13 0 0 41 35 396
2018 Non-supervisor 32 35 19 9 4 0 1 67 14 984

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 73 19 4 1 0 1 1 94 2 595
2022 Non-supervisor 74 17 2 2 2 1 1 94 4 1165

Mobility and retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 48 20 32 595
2022 Non-supervisor 43 23 34 1165
2020 Supervisor 44 25 32 580
2020 Non-supervisor 35 29 36 1256
2019 Supervisor 47 22 32 514
2019 Non-supervisor 41 24 35 1282
2018 Supervisor 49 21 30 395
2018 Non-supervisor 44 23 33 986

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 21 59 4 0 7 285
2022 Non-supervisor 6 28 39 5 10 12 490
2020 Supervisor 7 26 58 3 2 5 257
2020 Non-supervisor 6 27 46 3 8 9 450
2019 Supervisor 9 23 57 3 1 7 240
2019 Non-supervisor 6 24 50 4 10 7 528
2018 Supervisor 10 24 56 4 2 5 194
2018 Non-supervisor 8 31 44 4 7 7 438
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Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 56 34 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 595
2022 Non-supervisor 52 34 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 1160
2020 Supervisor 59 31 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 577
2020 Non-supervisor 51 35 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 1250
2019 Supervisor 57 32 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 510
2019 Non-supervisor 48 35 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1271
2018 Supervisor 58 33 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 392
2018 Non-supervisor 49 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 980

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 46 16 12 5 1 0 67 17 595
2022 Non-supervisor 29 40 14 11 5 2 0 70 16 1165
2020 Supervisor 29 45 12 8 5 1 0 74 14 580
2020 Non-supervisor 34 43 12 7 2 2 0 78 10 1250
2019 Supervisor 30 44 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 515
2019 Non-supervisor 30 44 15 7 2 1 0 75 9 1278
2018 Supervisor 29 48 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 391
2018 Non-supervisor 28 43 16 8 3 1 0 72 12 981

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 10 30 42 12 4 0 1 16 41 595
2022 Non-supervisor 9 24 34 21 10 0 2 32 34 1160
2020 Supervisor 13 29 39 16 3 0 0 19 42 578
2020 Non-supervisor 10 22 35 22 9 1 1 32 32 1249
2019 Supervisor 14 27 36 17 6 0 0 23 41 515
2019 Non-supervisor 11 22 34 21 9 1 1 31 34 1274
2018 Supervisor 12 31 33 18 6 0 0 24 43 394
2018 Non-supervisor 11 27 37 18 5 1 1 23 39 981

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 25 36 18 6 0 1 24 40 590
2022 Non-supervisor 14 21 31 19 11 2 3 31 36 1165
2020 Supervisor 16 26 31 21 5 1 0 27 42 575
2020 Non-supervisor 12 21 28 23 12 2 2 36 34 1248
2019 Supervisor 17 20 33 19 10 0 1 29 38 514
2019 Non-supervisor 14 20 29 22 11 1 2 35 35 1277
2018 Supervisor 16 22 33 20 9 0 1 29 38 394
2018 Non-supervisor 18 21 30 18 9 2 3 28 40 976

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 28 38 16 5 0 1 21 40 595
2022 Non-supervisor 8 15 34 24 16 1 2 41 24 1160
2020 Supervisor 16 31 33 15 4 0 0 19 48 575
2020 Non-supervisor 11 19 32 24 12 1 1 37 30 1244
2019 Supervisor 16 24 38 15 6 0 1 21 41 515
2019 Non-supervisor 11 19 31 24 12 1 1 37 31 1277
2018 Supervisor 15 26 39 15 5 0 0 20 41 391
2018 Non-supervisor 12 21 36 20 8 1 2 29 34 968

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 22 33 26 12 4 0 1 17 56 595
2022 Non-supervisor 14 16 24 21 18 2 5 42 32 1160
2020 Supervisor 30 26 30 9 4 1 1 13 57 578
2020 Non-supervisor 12 19 27 24 14 2 2 40 32 1247
2019 Supervisor 22 28 26 14 8 0 1 23 50 514
2019 Non-supervisor 12 19 26 22 15 2 3 40 33 1275
2018 Supervisor 23 31 25 14 6 0 1 20 54 393
2018 Non-supervisor 16 25 26 20 8 2 3 29 43 978

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 23 33 21 8 1 3 30 35 595
2022 Non-supervisor 12 17 25 21 16 4 5 41 31 1165
2020 Supervisor 9 15 32 32 11 1 1 43 25 574
2020 Non-supervisor 7 14 24 30 18 4 3 51 23 1245
2019 Supervisor 11 21 32 22 12 1 1 34 33 515
2019 Non-supervisor 13 14 25 24 18 3 3 44 29 1272
2018 Supervisor 11 24 33 26 5 0 0 31 35 388
2018 Non-supervisor 14 22 28 20 10 3 3 31 39 975

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 30 36 12 6 1 1 18 45 595
2022 Non-supervisor 12 18 30 22 13 2 3 37 32 1165
2020 Supervisor 14 24 35 22 5 1 0 26 38 577
2020 Non-supervisor 9 17 32 23 14 3 2 39 27 1242
2019 Supervisor 15 21 37 16 8 1 1 25 37 511
2019 Non-supervisor 12 20 32 20 13 1 1 34 33 1276
2018 Supervisor 15 27 38 16 4 0 0 20 42 393
2018 Non-supervisor 13 24 32 18 8 3 2 27 39 974

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 13 39 28 14 0 2 43 18 595
2022 Non-supervisor 4 10 32 28 23 0 3 52 15 1165
2020 Supervisor 5 15 42 29 8 0 0 37 21 579
2020 Non-supervisor 6 16 36 27 15 0 1 42 22 1250
2019 Supervisor 16 33 31 12 7 0 0 19 49 513
2019 Non-supervisor 13 26 34 17 10 0 1 27 39 1278

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 10 32 19 26 13 1 0 42 40 590
2022 Non-supervisor 20 31 17 17 11 4 0 53 29 1165
2020 Supervisor 19 41 19 14 6 2 0 61 20 573
2020 Non-supervisor 25 39 17 11 4 4 0 67 15 1246
2019 Supervisor 18 39 18 18 4 2 1 59 22 512
2019 Non-supervisor 21 36 20 13 4 6 0 61 18 1272

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 66 24 3 5 1 0 0 90 7 595
2022 Non-supervisor 62 23 4 6 3 1 0 86 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 58 26 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 572
2020 Non-supervisor 55 24 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 1250
2019 Supervisor 60 27 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 514
2019 Non-supervisor 51 29 8 8 5 1 0 80 12 1277
2018 Supervisor 55 29 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 395
2018 Non-supervisor 44 29 8 11 7 1 0 74 18 982

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 25 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 595
2022 Non-supervisor 70 22 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 1165
2020 Supervisor 64 27 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 568
2020 Non-supervisor 66 25 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 1242
2019 Supervisor 61 26 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 515
2019 Non-supervisor 60 27 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 1279
2018 Supervisor 55 35 5 1 3 0 0 91 4 395
2018 Non-supervisor 52 32 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 981

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 59 32 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 595
2022 Non-supervisor 60 28 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 1165
2020 Supervisor 61 31 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 573
2020 Non-supervisor 55 29 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 1246
2019 Supervisor 60 31 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 514
2019 Non-supervisor 50 34 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 1274
2018 Supervisor 54 37 5 3 2 0 0 91 4 393
2018 Non-supervisor 45 37 10 5 2 1 0 82 8 982

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 39 9 8 4 2 0 78 13 595
2022 Non-supervisor 41 35 8 8 6 2 0 78 14 1165
2020 Supervisor 44 37 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 579
2020 Non-supervisor 43 37 9 7 2 2 0 81 10 1247
2019 Supervisor 44 38 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 512
2019 Non-supervisor 43 35 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 1269
2018 Supervisor 51 37 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 394
2018 Non-supervisor 46 35 10 4 3 2 0 82 8 973

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 38 10 6 2 4 0 82 8 595
2022 Non-supervisor 40 33 10 6 4 7 0 79 10 1160
2020 Supervisor 45 34 14 3 2 3 0 81 5 577
2020 Non-supervisor 45 31 11 5 2 5 0 80 8 1247
2019 Supervisor 49 35 9 3 1 3 0 87 4 511
2019 Non-supervisor 50 29 12 4 3 4 0 82 6 1278
2018 Supervisor 58 31 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 394
2018 Non-supervisor 46 32 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 974

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 50 33 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 595
2022 Non-supervisor 54 31 5 5 3 1 0 86 8 1165
2020 Supervisor 58 31 5 3 2 0 0 89 6 578
2020 Non-supervisor 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 1248
2019 Supervisor 58 30 6 5 1 1 0 88 6 512
2019 Non-supervisor 57 30 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 1279
2018 Supervisor 59 32 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 394
2018 Non-supervisor 54 32 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 975

Anti-racism

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 29 4 5 2 3 3 89 7 595
2022 Non-supervisor 47 23 8 6 4 6 5 79 12 1165

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 53 27 6 6 2 3 3 85 8 595
2022 Non-supervisor 45 24 8 6 5 6 6 78 13 1160

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 28 34 26 4 1 8 0 67 5 595
2022 Non-supervisor 31 24 21 5 2 15 2 66 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 43 35 14 3 2 4 0 80 4 579
2020 Non-supervisor 42 31 14 6 2 5 0 77 8 1254

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 48 31 8 5 2 4 2 84 8 595
2022 Non-supervisor 42 31 7 5 5 6 4 81 11 1160
2020 Supervisor 58 28 6 3 2 1 2 89 5 578
2020 Non-supervisor 48 25 10 6 4 5 2 79 10 1247

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 13 23 24 6 2 29 2 53 12 595
2022 Non-supervisor 11 16 17 4 4 42 6 52 16 1160

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 0 20 31 28 21 0 0 75 15
2022 Non-supervisor 5 6 10 7 45 24 3 15 71 30
2020 Supervisor 0 6 21 22 23 27 0 9 62 14
2020 Non-supervisor 3 10 17 18 38 13 0 15 66 29

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 36 33 12 7 3 4 5 75 11 595
2022 Non-supervisor 35 24 12 6 4 10 9 73 12 1165
2020 Supervisor 36 34 14 6 4 3 3 75 11 575
2020 Non-supervisor 30 27 15 7 5 9 8 69 14 1249
2019 Supervisor 41 33 9 7 5 3 2 78 12 514
2019 Non-supervisor 35 26 13 8 5 8 5 70 15 1275
2018 Supervisor 35 39 10 6 6 1 3 77 13 396
2018 Non-supervisor 27 26 16 10 7 9 5 62 20 984

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 41 10 8 2 2 1 80 10 595
2022 Non-supervisor 33 32 13 11 5 5 2 70 17 1160
2020 Supervisor 52 35 7 3 2 0 1 88 4 579
2020 Non-supervisor 38 34 12 8 4 3 2 75 13 1252
2019 Supervisor 53 31 8 4 2 1 0 85 7 511
2019 Non-supervisor 39 34 11 7 4 3 2 77 11 1280
2018 Supervisor 58 31 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 393
2018 Non-supervisor 37 36 11 8 5 2 1 75 13 978

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 28 44 15 8 3 3 0 74 11 595
2022 Non-supervisor 35 34 17 6 4 4 0 72 10 1160
2020 Supervisor 42 38 12 5 1 1 0 81 6 577
2020 Non-supervisor 40 35 15 5 2 2 0 77 7 1245
2019 Supervisor 42 35 14 5 2 1 0 78 7 511
2019 Non-supervisor 38 37 14 5 3 2 0 77 9 1276
2018 Supervisor 47 35 13 4 1 0 0 83 5 391
2018 Non-supervisor 35 40 15 5 3 2 0 76 9 978

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 17 22 21 13 10 13 5 47 28 595
2022 Non-supervisor 21 19 16 11 12 16 4 51 28 1165
2020 Supervisor 25 23 18 10 9 11 4 56 23 576
2020 Non-supervisor 25 22 16 11 7 14 4 58 22 1250
2019 Supervisor 24 22 18 13 11 8 4 52 27 514
2019 Non-supervisor 22 20 19 11 11 13 4 50 26 1281
2018 Supervisor 25 26 17 11 10 8 4 57 23 391
2018 Non-supervisor 19 19 18 12 13 15 3 46 31 984

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 39 46 2 8 4 0 0 86 12 595
2022 Non-supervisor 48 41 2 6 3 0 0 89 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 34 48 3 13 3 0 0 82 15 579
2020 Non-supervisor 37 44 6 11 2 0 0 81 13 1255

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 36 37 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 595
2022 Non-supervisor 46 33 8 8 4 0 1 79 13 1165
2020 Supervisor 30 38 11 15 4 1 1 69 19 579
2020 Non-supervisor 32 38 11 14 4 0 1 70 18 1249
2019 Supervisor 43 32 5 13 7 0 0 75 20 513
2019 Non-supervisor 46 31 6 10 7 0 0 77 17 1278

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 46 35 8 8 2 0 0 81 10 595
2022 Non-supervisor 47 31 10 7 4 1 1 79 11 1165
2020 Supervisor 41 35 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 571
2020 Non-supervisor 43 34 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 1248
2019 Supervisor 57 32 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 510
2019 Non-supervisor 53 33 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 1267

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 76 17 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 595
2022 Non-supervisor 78 15 2 2 1 1 0 94 4 1160
2020 Supervisor 79 15 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 578
2020 Non-supervisor 78 15 3 2 1 1 0 94 4 1250

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 86 7 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 595
2022 Non-supervisor 85 9 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 1165
2019 Supervisor 86 8 2 1 1 0 1 95 3 512
2019 Non-supervisor 86 8 2 2 1 0 1 95 2 1277

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 31 17 8 2 1 0 72 10 595
2022 Non-supervisor 46 28 16 6 2 3 0 76 8 1165
2020 Supervisor 39 32 18 8 2 1 0 73 10 578
2020 Non-supervisor 50 25 16 5 2 2 0 77 7 1254
2019 Supervisor 44 29 20 4 1 1 0 75 5 515
2019 Non-supervisor 49 25 14 5 2 4 0 78 7 1280

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 595
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 1165
2020 Supervisor 11 89 580
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 1256
2019 Supervisor 15 85 515
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 1279
2018 Supervisor 12 88 396
2018 Non-supervisor 14 86 982

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 36 64 65
2022 Non-supervisor 43 57 110
2020 Supervisor 40 60 66
2020 Non-supervisor 48 52 121
2019 Supervisor 36 64 74
2019 Non-supervisor 46 54 166
2018 Supervisor 31 69 47
2018 Non-supervisor 45 55 142

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 49 51 65
2022 Non-supervisor 74 26 110
2020 Supervisor 76 24 66
2020 Non-supervisor 67 33 121
2019 Supervisor 62 38 74
2019 Non-supervisor 70 30 166
2018 Supervisor 62 38 47
2018 Non-supervisor 72 28 142

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 23 77 65
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 110

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 65
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 110
2020 Supervisor 0 100 66
2020 Non-supervisor 0 100 121
2019 Supervisor 0 100 74
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 166
2018 Supervisor 0 100 47
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 142

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 6 94 65
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 110
2020 Supervisor 11 89 66
2020 Non-supervisor 6 94 121
2019 Supervisor 11 89 74
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 166

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 65
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 110

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 65
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 110

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 48 52 65
2022 Non-supervisor 33 67 110
2020 Supervisor 55 45 66
2020 Non-supervisor 29 71 121
2019 Supervisor 47 53 74
2019 Non-supervisor 34 66 163
2018 Supervisor 37 63 48
2018 Non-supervisor 41 59 142

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 63 65
2022 Non-supervisor 44 56 110
2020 Supervisor 54 46 66
2020 Non-supervisor 45 55 121
2019 Supervisor 36 64 74
2019 Non-supervisor 50 50 163
2018 Supervisor 52 48 48
2018 Non-supervisor 38 62 142

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 59 65
2022 Non-supervisor 55 45 110
2020 Supervisor 43 57 66
2020 Non-supervisor 51 49 121
2019 Supervisor 56 44 74
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 163
2018 Supervisor 32 68 48
2018 Non-supervisor 48 52 142

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 45 55 65
2022 Non-supervisor 43 57 110
2020 Supervisor 44 56 66
2020 Non-supervisor 52 48 121
2019 Supervisor 47 53 74
2019 Non-supervisor 46 54 163
2018 Supervisor 25 75 48
2018 Non-supervisor 43 57 142

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 63 65
2022 Non-supervisor 36 64 110
2020 Supervisor 43 57 66
2020 Non-supervisor 44 56 121
2019 Supervisor 42 58 74
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 163
2018 Supervisor 40 60 48
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 142

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 47 53 65
2022 Non-supervisor 45 55 110
2020 Supervisor 55 45 66
2020 Non-supervisor 57 43 121
2019 Supervisor 53 47 74
2019 Non-supervisor 55 45 163
2018 Supervisor 40 60 48
2018 Non-supervisor 52 48 142

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 59 65
2022 Non-supervisor 32 68 110
2020 Supervisor 33 67 66
2020 Non-supervisor 34 66 121
2019 Supervisor 40 60 74
2019 Non-supervisor 28 72 163
2018 Supervisor 25 75 48
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 142

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 65
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 110

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 1 99 65
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 110

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 65
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 110
2020 Supervisor 15 85 66
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 121
2019 Supervisor 9 91 74
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 163

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 60 65
2022 Non-supervisor 61 39 110
2020 Supervisor 45 55 66
2020 Non-supervisor 57 43 121
2019 Supervisor 44 56 74
2019 Non-supervisor 57 43 163
2018 Supervisor 37 63 48
2018 Non-supervisor 50 50 142

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 22 78 65
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 110
2020 Supervisor 29 71 66
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 121
2019 Supervisor 20 80 74
2019 Non-supervisor 19 81 163
2018 Supervisor 24 76 48
2018 Non-supervisor 23 77 142

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 65
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 110
2020 Supervisor 13 87 66
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 121
2019 Supervisor 15 85 74
2019 Non-supervisor 17 83 163
2018 Supervisor 18 82 48
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 142

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 33 65
2022 Non-supervisor 50 50 110
2020 Supervisor 65 35 66
2020 Non-supervisor 55 45 121
2019 Supervisor 55 45 74
2019 Non-supervisor 55 45 161
2018 Supervisor 60 40 48
2018 Non-supervisor 56 44 142

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 31 69 65
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 110
2020 Supervisor 30 70 66
2020 Non-supervisor 21 79 121
2019 Supervisor 40 60 74
2019 Non-supervisor 21 79 161
2018 Supervisor 40 60 48
2018 Non-supervisor 20 80 142

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 29 71 65
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 110
2020 Supervisor 16 84 66
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 121
2019 Supervisor 16 84 74
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 161
2018 Supervisor 22 78 48
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 142

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 3 97 65
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 110

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 88 65
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 110
2020 Supervisor 13 87 66
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 121
2019 Supervisor 16 84 74
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 161
2018 Supervisor 10 90 48
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 142

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 65
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 110

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 65
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 110
2020 Supervisor 16 84 66
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 121
2018 Supervisor 10 90 48
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 142

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 65
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 110
2020 Supervisor 16 84 66
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 121
2019 Supervisor 20 80 74
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 161
2018 Supervisor 13 87 48
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 142

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 18 82 65
2022 Non-supervisor 31 69 110
2020 Supervisor 17 83 66
2020 Non-supervisor 29 71 121
2019 Supervisor 23 77 74
2019 Non-supervisor 28 72 161
2018 Supervisor 21 79 48
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 142

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 60
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 105

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 60
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 105
2018 Supervisor 26 74 46
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 138

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 60
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 105

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 60
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 105

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 16 84 60
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 105

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 60
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 105

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 80 60
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 105
2018 Supervisor 15 85 46
2018 Non-supervisor 25 75 138

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 60
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 105

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 60
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 105

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 38 62 60
2022 Non-supervisor 26 74 105
2018 Supervisor 15 85 46
2018 Non-supervisor 26 74 138

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 60
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 105

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 46 60
2022 Non-supervisor 52 48 105
2018 Supervisor 37 63 46
2018 Non-supervisor 43 57 138

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 60
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 105

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 51 49 60
2022 Non-supervisor 61 39 105
2018 Supervisor 58 42 46
2018 Non-supervisor 57 43 138

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 60
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 105

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 85 60
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 105
2018 Supervisor 15 85 46
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 138

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 15 12 5 4 37 12 59 17 595
2022 Non-supervisor 13 9 10 4 3 49 13 56 18 1165
2020 Supervisor 22 20 13 5 4 32 5 66 15 576
2020 Non-supervisor 17 12 15 4 3 39 9 57 14 1254
2019 Supervisor 23 17 15 5 6 26 8 61 16 515
2019 Non-supervisor 17 11 18 6 5 32 10 49 19 1280
2018 Supervisor 22 22 16 5 4 26 6 65 13 394
2018 Non-supervisor 15 13 18 6 3 37 7 50 17 981

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 31 35 13 5 3 11 1 75 10 595
2022 Non-supervisor 30 29 11 5 3 19 2 76 10 1165
2020 Supervisor 40 30 15 5 3 7 1 75 8 578
2020 Non-supervisor 36 26 16 5 3 13 1 73 9 1251
2019 Supervisor 44 30 12 5 3 5 1 79 8 513
2019 Non-supervisor 36 27 16 5 3 11 1 72 9 1280
2018 Supervisor 41 33 12 5 2 7 0 79 8 394
2018 Non-supervisor 31 31 15 6 2 13 1 73 10 983

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 93 595
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 1160
2020 Supervisor 6 94 580
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 1254
2019 Supervisor 7 93 515
2019 Non-supervisor 9 91 1274
2018 Supervisor 5 95 395
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 978

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 23 77 45
2022 Non-supervisor 30 70 100
2020 Supervisor 25 75 37
2020 Non-supervisor 41 59 94
2019 Supervisor 25 75 36
2019 Non-supervisor 45 55 110
2018 Supervisor 28 72 18
2018 Non-supervisor 34 66 86

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 82 18 45
2022 Non-supervisor 81 19 100
2020 Supervisor 82 18 37
2020 Non-supervisor 77 23 94
2019 Supervisor 81 19 36
2019 Non-supervisor 79 21 110
2018 Supervisor 67 33 18
2018 Non-supervisor 84 16 86

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 45
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 100
2018 Supervisor 0 100 18
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 86

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 45
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 100
2020 Supervisor 0 100 37
2020 Non-supervisor 0 100 94
2019 Supervisor 0 100 36
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 110

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 86 45
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 100

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 45
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 100
2020 Supervisor 0 100 37
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 94
2018 Supervisor 0 100 18
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 86

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 45
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 100
2019 Supervisor 0 100 36
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 110

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 34 66 45
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 100
2020 Supervisor 39 61 37
2020 Non-supervisor 31 69 94
2019 Supervisor 19 81 36
2019 Non-supervisor 31 69 110

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 86 45
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 100
2020 Supervisor 26 74 37
2020 Non-supervisor 20 80 94

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 80 45
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 100
2020 Supervisor 28 72 37
2020 Non-supervisor 17 83 94
2019 Supervisor 13 87 36
2019 Non-supervisor 26 74 110

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 45
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 100

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 22 78 45
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 100
2020 Supervisor 32 68 37
2020 Non-supervisor 26 74 94
2019 Supervisor 25 75 36
2019 Non-supervisor 41 59 110
2018 Supervisor 33 67 18
2018 Non-supervisor 35 65 86

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 23 77 45
2022 Non-supervisor 27 73 100
2020 Supervisor 29 71 37
2020 Non-supervisor 28 72 94
2019 Supervisor 34 66 36
2019 Non-supervisor 31 69 110
2018 Supervisor 35 65 18
2018 Non-supervisor 28 72 86

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 100
2019 Supervisor 0 100 36
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 110

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 6 94 45
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 100

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 45
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 100
2020 Supervisor 13 87 37
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 94
2018 Supervisor 0 100 18
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 86

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 19 81 45
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 100
2020 Supervisor 24 76 37
2020 Non-supervisor 19 81 94
2019 Supervisor 23 77 36
2019 Non-supervisor 18 82 110

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 45
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 100
2019 Supervisor 0 100 36
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 110
2018 Supervisor 0 100 18
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 86

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 31 69 45
2022 Non-supervisor 34 66 100
2019 Supervisor 25 75 36
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 110

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 45
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 100
2018 Supervisor 0 100 18
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 86

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 88 45
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 100

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 59 40
2022 Non-supervisor 38 62 100
2020 Supervisor 19 81 37
2020 Non-supervisor 39 61 94
2019 Supervisor 30 70 36
2019 Non-supervisor 31 69 109
2018 Supervisor 54 46 18
2018 Non-supervisor 30 70 86

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 40
2022 Non-supervisor 20 80 100
2019 Supervisor 19 81 36
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 109

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 10 90 40
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 100
2020 Supervisor 0 100 37
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 94

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 93 40
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 100
2018 Supervisor 0 100 18
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 86

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 10 90 40
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 100
2020 Supervisor 0 100 37
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 94

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 40
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 100

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 40
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 100

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 19 81 40
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 100
2020 Supervisor 0 100 37
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 94

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 60 40
2022 Non-supervisor 51 49 100
2020 Supervisor 75 25 37
2020 Non-supervisor 45 55 94
2019 Supervisor 58 42 36
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 109
2018 Supervisor 46 54 18
2018 Non-supervisor 54 46 86

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 40
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 95

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 88 40
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 95

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 40
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 95

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 40
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 95

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 17 83 40
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 95

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 40
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 95

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 88 40
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 95

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 40
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 95

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 40
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 95

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 33 67 40
2022 Non-supervisor 33 67 95

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 40
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 95

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 46 40
2022 Non-supervisor 47 53 95
2018 Supervisor 46 54 18
2018 Non-supervisor 44 56 83

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 40
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 95
2018 Supervisor 0 100 18
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 83

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 46 54 40
2022 Non-supervisor 70 30 95

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 40
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 95

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 40
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 95

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 17 13 13 5 2 43 7 60 13 595
2022 Non-supervisor 15 9 13 3 3 48 8 55 16 1160
2020 Supervisor 22 19 13 3 2 37 5 69 9 579
2020 Non-supervisor 19 12 15 4 2 41 7 59 12 1252
2019 Supervisor 25 14 18 2 2 32 7 64 7 516
2019 Non-supervisor 19 11 18 4 3 35 10 54 13 1280
2018 Supervisor 23 19 18 3 1 29 6 67 6 393
2018 Non-supervisor 15 12 20 3 3 41 7 52 10 978

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 32 34 13 6 2 12 1 76 10 595
2022 Non-supervisor 33 26 14 4 3 19 2 74 9 1160
2020 Supervisor 42 31 12 3 2 9 1 81 6 580
2020 Non-supervisor 36 26 15 5 2 15 1 74 7 1252
2019 Supervisor 45 28 14 2 2 8 1 81 4 515
2019 Non-supervisor 37 28 15 3 3 13 2 76 7 1279
2018 Supervisor 42 30 14 3 0 9 1 80 4 392
2018 Non-supervisor 31 31 16 4 2 16 1 74 7 982

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 13 87 595
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 1165
2020 Supervisor 8 92 580
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 1255
2019 Supervisor 9 91 515
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 1281

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 74 26 75
2022 Non-supervisor 69 31 175
2020 Supervisor 50 50 46
2020 Non-supervisor 55 45 160

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 84 16 75
2022 Non-supervisor 72 28 175
2020 Supervisor 74 26 46
2020 Non-supervisor 74 26 160
2019 Supervisor 79 21 46
2019 Non-supervisor 80 20 167

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 44 8 8 3 2 0 81 11 65
2022 Non-supervisor 42 30 7 11 8 1 2 73 20 125
2020 Supervisor 45 35 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 34
2020 Non-supervisor 52 28 4 14 3 0 0 80 17 118
2019 Supervisor 42 36 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 36
2019 Non-supervisor 52 27 8 8 2 0 2 82 10 131

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 27 5 5 2 2 2 88 7 595
2022 Non-supervisor 53 27 6 5 3 3 3 85 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 59 27 6 2 3 2 1 89 5 580
2020 Non-supervisor 54 26 6 5 2 2 4 86 7 1256

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 83 7 1 2 525
2022 Non-supervisor 9 86 2 1 2 915

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 75 25 535
2022 Non-supervisor 84 16 925

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 34 66 535
2022 Non-supervisor 31 69 930

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 73 27 535
2022 Non-supervisor 57 43 930

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 43 535
2022 Non-supervisor 42 58 930

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 19 81 535
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 930

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 43 535
2022 Non-supervisor 34 66 930

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 27 73 535
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 930

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 535
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 930

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 535
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 930

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 63 535
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 930

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 85 535
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 930

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 4 96 535
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 930

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 86 535
2022 Non-supervisor 24 76 930

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 74 16 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 535
2022 Non-supervisor 78 10 5 1 2 0 2 91 3 925

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 10 19 12 17 38 2 2 57 30 535
2022 Non-supervisor 9 16 12 13 42 3 4 60 28 925

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 26 14 19 30 3 1 50 35 535
2022 Non-supervisor 8 18 16 14 41 3 1 57 26 925
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 63 25 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 595
2022 Non-supervisor 62 22 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 59 28 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 573
2020 Non-supervisor 56 26 8 6 3 1 0 82 10 1249

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 3 6 12 9 44 5 22 72 12 590
2022 Non-supervisor 3 6 10 7 38 6 30 71 14 1165

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 28 46 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 595
2022 Non-supervisor 30 40 13 8 5 4 0 73 14 1160
2020 Supervisor 41 43 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 579
2020 Non-supervisor 41 39 11 5 2 2 0 82 7 1251
2019 Supervisor 40 40 11 5 1 2 0 82 7 513
2019 Non-supervisor 32 38 15 7 3 4 0 74 11 1280
2018 Supervisor 40 41 10 5 2 2 0 84 6 391
2018 Non-supervisor 31 39 15 8 2 5 0 74 11 981

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 29 39 18 5 595
2022 Non-supervisor 10 26 36 21 8 1165

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 27 9 3 2 1 0 85 5 595
2022 Non-supervisor 61 23 7 3 3 3 1 87 6 1165
2020 Supervisor 54 27 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 572
2020 Non-supervisor 56 25 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 1249

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 53 25 8 9 4 1 0 79 13 595
2022 Non-supervisor 53 23 7 7 7 2 0 78 15 1165
2020 Supervisor 45 29 10 10 4 1 0 75 14 579
2020 Non-supervisor 46 25 9 11 7 1 0 73 18 1250

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 28 43 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 595
2022 Non-supervisor 36 36 11 9 6 2 0 73 16 1165
2020 Supervisor 33 33 16 11 6 1 0 67 17 580
2020 Non-supervisor 38 33 14 8 4 1 0 72 13 1255
2019 Supervisor 32 37 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 516
2019 Non-supervisor 30 36 15 10 7 2 0 68 17 1280
2018 Supervisor 30 40 11 13 5 1 0 71 18 394
2018 Non-supervisor 27 36 17 11 6 3 0 65 17 982

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 21 52 12 10 4 1 0 74 14 595
2020 Supervisor 28 48 10 10 2 1 1 77 12 580
2019 Supervisor 27 44 12 10 3 2 1 74 14 514

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 29 18 7 9 0 2 66 16 590
2022 Non-supervisor 33 25 20 9 9 0 3 61 19 1160
2020 Supervisor 39 32 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 570
2020 Non-supervisor 39 29 17 7 7 0 1 69 14 1243
2019 Supervisor 26 30 24 9 10 0 1 56 20 514
2019 Non-supervisor 27 30 19 11 12 0 1 58 23 1281
2018 Supervisor 21 28 24 13 14 0 1 49 27 394
2018 Non-supervisor 21 27 22 13 15 0 2 49 29 977

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 17 31 23 22 0 0 24 45 590
2022 Non-supervisor 19 29 27 15 10 0 1 48 25 1160
2020 Supervisor 6 15 28 26 24 0 0 22 51 578
2020 Non-supervisor 19 27 29 15 10 0 1 46 25 1250
2019 Supervisor 9 24 31 21 15 0 0 33 36 514
2019 Non-supervisor 21 29 27 14 8 0 1 51 22 1280
2018 Supervisor 5 17 34 26 17 0 0 23 43 395
2018 Non-supervisor 13 26 32 18 10 0 0 39 29 984

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 24 28 21 17 0 0 34 38 590
2022 Non-supervisor 26 30 22 11 10 0 1 56 21 1155
2020 Supervisor 10 21 28 22 19 0 0 31 41 579
2020 Non-supervisor 23 29 24 13 9 0 1 53 23 1245
2019 Supervisor 10 31 24 20 15 0 0 41 35 514
2019 Non-supervisor 25 30 22 14 8 0 1 55 23 1276
2018 Supervisor 8 23 33 23 12 0 0 32 35 392
2018 Non-supervisor 16 27 29 16 10 0 1 44 26 979

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 18 26 26 25 0 1 23 51 595
2022 Non-supervisor 22 25 22 14 16 1 1 48 30 1160
2020 Supervisor 6 19 25 25 25 0 0 25 50 576
2020 Non-supervisor 23 28 22 15 11 1 1 51 26 1246
2019 Supervisor 12 24 25 21 18 0 0 36 38 510
2019 Non-supervisor 25 26 23 14 10 1 1 52 25 1276
2018 Supervisor 9 18 27 26 19 0 0 27 45 393
2018 Non-supervisor 14 25 27 18 14 1 1 39 33 980

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 18 29 25 13 13 0 2 47 27 595
2022 Non-supervisor 45 27 14 4 6 0 4 75 11 1165
2020 Supervisor 13 22 28 18 18 0 1 36 36 577
2020 Non-supervisor 38 25 18 10 7 0 2 65 17 1248
2019 Supervisor 20 34 21 14 9 0 1 55 23 510
2019 Non-supervisor 47 26 13 6 4 0 3 76 11 1273
2018 Supervisor 18 28 25 17 10 1 1 47 27 392
2018 Non-supervisor 35 30 18 7 5 1 5 69 12 969

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 16 23 29 17 15 0 0 39 32 590
2022 Non-supervisor 32 26 21 9 11 0 1 59 20 1160
2020 Supervisor 13 21 27 20 20 0 0 34 39 578
2020 Non-supervisor 27 29 21 13 10 0 0 56 23 1248
2019 Supervisor 18 32 25 14 11 0 0 50 25 512
2019 Non-supervisor 36 29 18 8 7 0 0 66 16 1278
2018 Supervisor 15 24 31 17 13 0 0 40 29 393
2018 Non-supervisor 27 29 23 11 9 0 0 56 20 983

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 25 36 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 590
2022 Non-supervisor 36 31 17 8 7 1 1 68 15 1160
2020 Supervisor 31 36 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 576
2020 Non-supervisor 39 30 19 7 2 1 1 70 10 1244
2019 Supervisor 31 35 18 10 5 0 0 66 15 510
2019 Non-supervisor 32 35 19 8 4 0 1 68 13 1280
2018 Supervisor 26 40 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 391
2018 Non-supervisor 26 34 24 9 5 1 1 62 14 977

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 13 32 27 17 11 0 0 45 28 595
2022 Non-supervisor 27 31 21 11 8 0 1 59 20 1165
2020 Supervisor 16 30 29 14 10 0 0 47 24 577
2020 Non-supervisor 28 31 22 12 6 0 1 60 17 1246
2019 Supervisor 21 33 24 14 9 0 0 53 22 513
2019 Non-supervisor 25 34 22 12 7 0 1 60 18 1280
2018 Supervisor 18 29 30 17 6 0 0 47 23 392
2018 Non-supervisor 18 33 27 13 7 0 1 52 20 976

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 26 32 19 14 9 0 0 59 22 595
2022 Non-supervisor 33 29 18 10 9 0 1 62 19 1160
2020 Supervisor 28 34 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 579
2020 Non-supervisor 32 31 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 1249
2019 Supervisor 28 29 24 11 8 0 0 58 18 515
2019 Non-supervisor 29 29 21 12 9 0 0 59 21 1279
2018 Supervisor 25 35 21 11 7 0 1 61 17 390
2018 Non-supervisor 24 30 24 13 8 0 1 54 21 977

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 49 25 11 6 8 0 1 74 14 590
2022 Non-supervisor 52 23 10 5 7 0 1 77 13 1165
2020 Supervisor 50 22 16 7 5 0 0 73 11 572
2020 Non-supervisor 50 27 12 6 5 0 0 78 10 1239
2019 Supervisor 48 26 14 6 5 0 0 74 12 513
2019 Non-supervisor 49 25 13 5 6 1 1 75 12 1278

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 52 29 10 6 3 0 1 82 8 595
2022 Non-supervisor 54 24 12 5 4 0 2 79 9 1160
2020 Supervisor 27 35 23 10 4 0 0 62 15 577
2020 Non-supervisor 26 30 24 13 7 0 0 56 20 1249

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 32 30 23 9 6 0 1 62 15 590
2022 Non-supervisor 39 30 18 8 5 0 1 69 12 1155
2020 Supervisor 27 35 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 579
2020 Non-supervisor 34 33 19 9 4 0 0 68 13 1248
2019 Supervisor 34 35 20 8 3 0 0 68 12 513
2019 Non-supervisor 39 33 18 6 3 0 1 72 10 1280
2018 Supervisor 28 29 26 11 5 0 0 57 17 391
2018 Non-supervisor 28 32 23 11 5 0 1 61 16 968

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 42 24 18 9 5 0 1 67 14 590
2022 Non-supervisor 46 21 14 7 9 1 3 69 16 1160
2020 Supervisor 44 30 15 7 2 1 1 76 9 570
2020 Non-supervisor 45 27 16 7 3 0 2 74 10 1237
2019 Supervisor 54 22 12 7 5 0 0 76 11 511
2019 Non-supervisor 56 20 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 1278
2018 Supervisor 56 21 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 390
2018 Non-supervisor 49 22 15 6 5 0 2 73 12 968

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 42 35 16 4 3 0 1 77 7 595
2022 Non-supervisor 49 32 12 4 3 0 1 82 7 1160
2020 Supervisor 30 37 21 8 5 0 0 66 13 568
2020 Non-supervisor 30 37 20 8 4 0 0 68 12 1237

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 75 10 3 2 2 0 8 93 4 590
2022 Non-supervisor 68 11 5 3 3 1 9 88 7 1160
2020 Supervisor 77 12 3 2 1 0 6 94 3 568
2020 Non-supervisor 69 14 6 3 2 1 7 89 5 1234
2019 Supervisor 80 6 3 1 1 0 8 94 3 514
2019 Non-supervisor 77 10 4 1 2 0 6 93 3 1275
2018 Supervisor 77 12 4 2 2 0 4 93 4 392
2018 Non-supervisor 70 13 6 1 2 0 7 90 3 974

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 77 10 4 1 3 1 5 91 4 590
2022 Non-supervisor 75 8 4 2 4 1 6 90 6 1160
2020 Supervisor 79 9 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 563
2020 Non-supervisor 79 9 4 2 2 1 4 92 5 1234
2019 Supervisor 74 10 6 4 4 0 2 86 8 512
2019 Non-supervisor 74 10 4 4 5 1 2 87 9 1278
2018 Supervisor 76 10 5 2 2 0 5 90 4 389
2018 Non-supervisor 69 13 6 3 4 1 4 86 8 971

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 66 22 7 2 1 0 2 90 3 590
2022 Non-supervisor 72 15 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 1165
2020 Supervisor 64 25 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 563
2020 Non-supervisor 74 15 5 3 1 0 2 91 4 1235
2019 Supervisor 62 25 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 512
2019 Non-supervisor 63 22 8 2 2 0 2 87 4 1273
2018 Supervisor 62 24 9 2 2 0 1 87 4 391
2018 Non-supervisor 58 24 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 976

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 64 19 10 2 3 0 2 84 6 590
2022 Non-supervisor 67 15 6 3 5 0 3 85 8 1160
2020 Supervisor 63 19 7 5 4 0 1 83 9 571
2020 Non-supervisor 71 14 6 4 3 0 2 87 7 1236
2019 Supervisor 59 19 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 509
2019 Non-supervisor 62 18 8 5 6 0 1 81 11 1271
2018 Supervisor 57 20 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 389
2018 Non-supervisor 56 19 12 5 6 0 2 77 12 968

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 24 11 2 3 0 2 84 5 590
2022 Non-supervisor 64 4 1 0 0 0 31 97 1 1160
2020 Supervisor 58 27 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 572
2020 Non-supervisor 65 4 1 1 0 0 29 98 1 1237
2019 Supervisor 55 27 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 512
2019 Non-supervisor 63 4 1 1 0 0 31 97 2 1272
2018 Supervisor 51 30 13 5 1 0 1 81 6 381
2018 Non-supervisor 54 4 2 1 0 0 38 94 2 962

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 19 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 590
2022 Non-supervisor 73 13 4 2 1 0 7 93 3 1160
2020 Supervisor 70 19 8 2 0 0 1 89 3 577
2020 Non-supervisor 76 13 6 1 1 0 4 92 2 1253
2019 Supervisor 69 19 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 511
2019 Non-supervisor 72 16 4 1 1 0 5 93 2 1270
2018 Supervisor 63 23 10 2 1 0 1 87 3 388
2018 Non-supervisor 65 17 7 2 1 0 8 88 4 971

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 84 8 3 1 1 0 2 95 2 595
2022 Non-supervisor 69 13 6 3 3 1 5 86 7 1165
2020 Supervisor 78 12 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 576
2020 Non-supervisor 68 14 9 3 4 1 2 84 8 1252
2019 Supervisor 86 9 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 512
2019 Non-supervisor 73 11 6 3 5 0 3 86 8 1278
2018 Supervisor 82 11 2 1 1 0 2 95 2 391
2018 Non-supervisor 69 13 7 3 3 0 5 86 7 975

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 25 13 3 3 0 2 80 6 595
2022 Non-supervisor 47 26 15 5 4 0 3 76 9 1165
2020 Supervisor 54 27 13 4 1 0 1 82 5 576
2020 Non-supervisor 45 28 16 6 3 0 2 74 9 1251
2019 Supervisor 61 27 8 2 2 0 1 88 3 511
2019 Non-supervisor 54 26 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 1272
2018 Supervisor 59 22 13 4 1 0 1 82 5 389
2018 Non-supervisor 46 27 16 5 3 0 2 75 8 978

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 4 23 46 18 9 0 0 27 27 595
2022 Non-supervisor 10 34 39 12 5 0 0 44 17 1165
2020 Supervisor 6 23 39 22 9 0 0 30 31 578
2020 Non-supervisor 13 36 35 12 4 0 0 49 16 1254
2019 Supervisor 9 27 41 18 5 0 0 36 23 515
2019 Non-supervisor 17 35 34 10 4 0 0 52 14 1282
2018 Supervisor 8 24 42 21 5 0 0 32 26 396
2018 Non-supervisor 11 33 38 13 4 0 0 45 18 984

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 28 43 14 3 0 0 17 40 590
2022 Non-supervisor 8 20 40 22 9 0 1 32 28 1165
2020 Supervisor 19 30 35 12 4 0 0 17 49 576
2020 Non-supervisor 9 21 36 24 9 0 0 33 30 1243
2019 Supervisor 12 26 41 18 4 0 0 21 38 509
2019 Non-supervisor 9 17 39 22 12 0 0 34 26 1272
2018 Supervisor 11 29 38 15 6 0 0 22 41 389
2018 Non-supervisor 9 19 41 21 9 0 0 30 29 973
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Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 31 56 12 0 595
2022 Non-supervisor 28 57 14 1 1165
2020 Supervisor 34 51 15 0 580
2020 Non-supervisor 27 54 18 1 1255

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 80 180
2022 Non-supervisor 40 60 325
2020 Supervisor 29 71 195
2020 Non-supervisor 34 66 346

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 45 21 11 7 6 1 9 72 15 595
2022 Non-supervisor 37 19 12 6 6 2 17 70 15 1165
2020 Supervisor 43 24 13 8 7 1 4 71 15 579
2020 Non-supervisor 39 22 14 8 7 1 9 69 16 1255
2019 Supervisor 38 21 18 8 11 0 3 62 20 512
2019 Non-supervisor 37 19 16 11 11 1 5 59 23 1268
2018 Supervisor 42 16 14 12 11 0 4 61 24 396
2018 Non-supervisor 32 19 15 10 15 1 6 56 28 979

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 19 14 25 28 2 4 28 57 180
2022 Non-supervisor 11 25 11 14 28 4 8 40 47 325
2020 Supervisor 13 19 19 23 23 0 2 33 47 196
2020 Non-supervisor 13 22 18 18 21 3 6 38 42 346

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 1 16 8 25 43 2 5 18 73 180
2022 Non-supervisor 6 17 14 17 36 3 6 26 59 325
2020 Supervisor 5 12 17 24 37 2 2 18 64 196
2020 Non-supervisor 7 15 12 25 33 2 5 24 63 346
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